Pennsylvania is the second largest producer of natural gas and the third largest producer of coal in the nation. These industries provide family-sustaining jobs, keep energy prices low for consumers, and inject billions of dollars into the local, state, and national economies. Importantly, domestic energy production enhances national security by ensuring we are not forced to rely on foreign nations to heat our homes and charge our cell phones. As a member of the House Energy Action Team, I am on the front lines fighting against radical proposals that would kill our coal, oil, and natural gas industries and the family-sustaining jobs in southwestern Pennsylvania that go with them. As our nation moves towards energy independence, I will continue to support measures that lower electricity costs for Pennsylvania families, create jobs for hardworking Americans, and responsibly reduce our nation’s emissions.